Panner

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of cooking utensil designed with a flat surface for frying or sautéing food
2. A term in photography referring to a technique to capture motion by moving the camera
3. To move a camera or device horizontally to track a subject while maintaining focus on it

Etymology: The first part of "panner" is "pan," which comes from Old English "panne," a word that was already in use by the time English was written down. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, with possible links to Greek and Latin words for shallow dishes, but the Germanic line of descent is secure. The ending "-er" is an older English suffix, from Old English "-ere," that attaches to a base word to form a new noun. Adding it to "pan" gives a plain, transparent formation, so the word's meaning is easy to follow from its parts: a flat cooking pan.

Synonyms: fryer, cook